Services Monitoring of federal actions affecting local governments and city residents Identification of funding opportunities, preparation of funding applications and required documentation, and shepherding of applications within funding agencies National promotion and publicity for local governments, including their innovative and successful programs and services Meeting arrangements for local officials in Washington and in other business locations Research on issues affecting local governments Preparation of surveys, reports and publications Preparation of public statements, editorial submissions and testimony Organization, management and promotion of meetings and other events, including all aspects of media relations   Washington Monitoring Service City Policy Associates provides a service designed to meet the individual needs of a small group of mayors and their city governments for a continuous flow of information on federal funding opportunities and legislation in areas of greatest interest to them. Mayors and other city officials are provided with personal, weekly written briefings on opportunities and developments in priority areas they have designated. Among priority areas monitored for current clients are economic and neighborhood development, housing, public safety, drug control, parks and greenspace, transportation and programs for children, youth and families.